1 Timothy 4:11

4:11 Command and teach these things.

Titus 2:1

Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching

2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with ¹  sound teaching.

Titus 2:15

2:15 So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke ²  that carries full authority. ³  Don’t let anyone look down ⁴  on you.

Titus 3:8

Summary of the Letter

3:8 This saying ⁵  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ⁶  so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

¹ tn Grk “say what is fitting for sound teaching” (introducing the behavior called for in this chapter.).

² tn Or “reproof,” “censure.” The Greek word ἐλέγχω (elencw) implies exposing someone’s sin in order to bring correction.

³ tn Grk “speak these things and exhort and rebuke with all authority.”

⁴ tn Or “let anyone despise you”; or “let anyone disregard you.”

⁵ sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.

⁶ tn Grk “concerning these things.”